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aerofly RC 8
Aerofly RC 8 is THE model flight simulator with extremely real flight physics, fantastic graphics and VR mode. Targeted model flight training and incredible fun with airrace, limbo flying, balloon piercing, helitrainer, aerobatics, landing contests, slope flying, 4D scenery and much more.
View on Steam ↗ Free (US · as of 2026-05-15)What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-28.
“Aerofly RC8 is a very good RC simulator with superb graphics that runs well on low-end GPUs. The aerodynamics are noticeably better than the previous version (RC7), and the aerobatic aircraft now spin and snap roll realistically. The graphics quality is superb, including the…”
— a player, Steam review · 103 hrs played“Sure, it´s a SIM game, but as a RC pilot this is RELY good tool to maintain you stick skill and improve your stick skill without the need to repair you loved RC plane IRL. This is even better than RealFlight 9 / 9.5.”
— a player, Steam review · 49 hrs played“+ This simulator taught me to fly and land successfully. Never again will I be tossing about erratically. + Good visuals, panoramic scenery looks great, 3D scenery is sufficient. + Interesting features (multiplayer) and game options (spot landing, etc.) Enough variety in…”
— a player, Steam review · 29 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. History through 2025-09 via SteamCharts; self-collected from the Steam API since Aug 2026.
Latest official news
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aerofly RC 8 going to be removed from sale
Dear aerofly RC 8 users, we would like to inform you that aerofly RC 8 will be removed from sale in a few weeks. Don't worry, as an existing customer you can still use and re-download aerofly RC 8 via
Aerofly RC 8 Update + F4 Phantom
Greetings fellow RC pilots, An update has been released for the Aerofly RC 8 Steam Edition fixing numerous bugs and adding a new aircraft to the DLC Expansion Pack 1: The famous F4 Phantom military je
aerofly RC 8 - Version 8.01.09.01 ( 2021-07-08 )
This update features some bug fixes and introduces a new model for Expansion Pack 1. Please read our announcement for further details.
Updates notes for 17th of February 2021
Just a minor update that fixes a graphical issue in 4D sceneries.
Update notes for 6th of February 2021
Just a tiny update that fixes a typo in the 'about' menu.
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-09-28.
| Genres | Simulation |
| Player tags | Simulation · Flight · 3D · VR · Physics · Realistic · Third Person · First-Person · Education · Multiplayer · Singleplayer · Local Multiplayer (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · LAN PvP · Shared/Split Screen PvP · Shared/Split Screen · VR Supported · Partial Controller Support |
| Languages | English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64 bit Version of Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290 Storage: 8 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC. Keyboard or gamepad required